Author: Jordan Harris

Barcelona great Lionel Messi calls Man United star a ‘once in a generation’ player

Jordan Harris

Four time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has heaped praise upon Wayne Rooney, after the Manchester United skipper became England’s all-time leading goalscorer, according to The Sun. The 29-year-old brought up his half-century of international goals with a penalty against Switzerland, and in the process, overtook Sir Bobby Charlton as the country’s highest scorer. And Messi believes that the accolade highlights how special a player Rooney is. “Rooney is for me a once in a generation player,” he said. “One of those special players, who is not comparable to any…

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Germany international explains why he snubbed both Man United and Arsenal

Jordan Harris

Reported Manchester United and Arsenal target Julian Draxler has explained that he snubbed an opportunity to come to the Premier League because he didn’t feel ready to move abroad, according to the Daily Express. The 21-year-old left Schalke for Wolfsburg in a £25.5m deal during the summer (via Express), and while he conceded some may feel that his move is something of a sideways step, he felt it was the right decision for him. “From the outside, maybe my move isn’t understandable,” he said. “Schalke are a great club in…

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Man United and Chelsea told Cristiano Ronaldo will only be available for £727m

Jordan Harris

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told any club that is interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo that they are going to have to activate his buyout clause, which stands at an eye-watering £727m, the Daily Star report. Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with trying to bring the 30-year-old back to the Premier League (via Star), while Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have also been keen on a move, and reportedly made a bid of £110m in the latter stages of the summer window (via Daily Mirror). However,…

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Louis van Gaal claims Man United WILL NOT win Premier League title this season

Jordan Harris

After just four games of the new Premier League season, Louis van Gaal has bizarrely ruled Manchester United out of the title race, according to the Manchester Evening News. The Dutchman was speaking at a fan event when he claimed that he expects the Red Devils to finish second or third in the top flight, but assured supporters that they are planning to go after all three cup competitions (via MEN). The MEN highlight that should van Gaal’s predictions be correct, he will have just one year to take the…

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Tottenham’s £22m signing REJECTED Liverpool switch in favour of White Hart Lane move

Jordan Harris

Tottenham new boy Son Heung-min turned down the chance to join either Liverpool or Manchester City in favour of a White Hart Lane switch, according to the Daily Express. The 23-year-old became the most expensive Asian player in history when he completed his £22m move to Mauricio Pochettino’s side in the latter stages of the summer window (via Express). But Spurs were not the only side that were trying to get the former Bayer Leverkusen man’s signature. Brendan Rodgers and Manuel Pellegrini were both hoping that they could add the South…

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Chelsea star a doubt for Everton clash after picking up knee injury

Jordan Harris

Chelsea may have to play their next clash with Everton without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, after the Belgian sustained a knee injury in training, the Daily Express report. The 23-year-old returned from international duty without any problems, but picked up the knock in training (via Express), and now may be forced to watch the Blues from the sidelines. The Express suggest, however, that Jose Mourinho is willing to give the Belgian every chance to prove his fitness before deciding whether to start the game at Goodison Park with either his number…

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Chelsea make approach for reported Arsenal target Dani Ceballos

Jordan Harris

Chelsea have seemingly jumped ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal in the queue to sign Spanish prospect Dani Ceballos, according to the Metro. The Blues have been keeping an eye on the 19-year-old since 2014, and are now ready to make a move for the Spain under-21 international (via Metro). The Daily Mirror previously reported that the Real Betis star will be available on a free next summer when his contract expires, but any interested side can try and make a move happen in January for as little as £7.5m as…

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Liverpool striker gives Brendan Rodgers major boost as he returns to training, but should still miss Man United clash

Jordan Harris

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has given the Reds a massive boost ahead of their clash with Manchester United by returning to full training, according to the Daily Star. The 26-year-old has not played since April, and underwent hip surgery in May (via Star), and while the Star suggest that the game at Old Trafford will be too early for his competitive return, his comeback is likely to provide Brendan Rodgers’ men with a major lift. Although last season was something of a write-off for the former Chelsea man – as…

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Arsenal send scouts to watch Juventus defender Daniele Rugani

Jordan Harris

Arsenal reportedly sent scouts to watch Juventus defender Daniele Rugani as they consider whether to make a January move for the 21-year-old, according to the Metro. The Gunners made a £15.4m bid for Rugani in the summer, the Metro claim, and while a move never materialised, Arsene Wenger remains interested in a potential deal. The north London outfit sent representatives to watch the former Empoli man in Italy’s under-21 clash with Slovenia (via Metro), and if they were impressed by his performance during the 1-0 victory, they may have already…

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Man United boost as David de Gea plans to sign new deal

Jordan Harris

David de Gea is set to confirm that his move to Real Madrid is dead for the time-being, by signing a new contract with Manchester United, according to the Metro. The Spaniard’s switch to the Bernabeu appeared inevitable as he had just one year left on his current deal with the Red Devils, but after his move collapsed at the last minute, it seems that he’s prepared to commit his future to Old Trafford (via Metro). The motivation behind his change of heart appears to be his desire to establish…

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Chelsea blow as major target Paul Pogba closes in on Juventus exit

Jordan Harris

Chelsea have suffered a major setback in their attempts to bring Paul Pogba to Stamford Bridge, after the Daily Express reported that Juventus have already agreed a pre-contract deal with Barcelona for their talisman. The Blues were willing to offer cash and sell Brazilian playmaker Oscar to the Serie A champions as they tried to pull off a sensational move for the former Manchester United man (via Express). Jose Mourinho’s chances of landing the midfielder were arguably helped by the fact that their rivals for his signature, Barca, were serving a…

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Arsenal gossip: Arsene Wenger once interested in Real Madrid job, while Jack Wilshere’s return looms

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed that Arsene Wenger was once interested in leaving the Gunners for the Bernabeu, the Daily Express report. However, his preference to build a side saw him remain with the north London outfit. “I imagine that anyone – be it a coach or a player – at some time in their career is interested in coming to a club like Real Madrid, especially when you have been at a club for fifteen years, or however…

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Chelsea news: Stones move could now be easier, and Pogba reportedly agrees pre-contract move

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Paul Pogba, after the Daily Express suggested that the Juventus man had reportedly agreed a pre-contract deal with Barcelona. The Catalan side’s transfer ban means that a deal can only go through in January. John Stones could be about to sign a new contract with Everton, but the 21-year-old is keen to ensure that the fresh terms make a Stamford Bridge switch easier, according to the Daily Mirror. The England international…

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Everton will offer John Stones a new contract but deal will make Chelsea switch easier

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Everton are planning to offer Chelsea target John Stones a new contract, but the 21-year-old is reportedly insistent that he will only agree fresh terms if it makes a potential Stamford Bridge switch easier, the Daily Mirror report. According to the Mirror, the centre-back will only sign the improved deal as long as it includes a buyout clause that would help prevent the events of the summer, which seem to have damaged his relationship with the Toffees. The England international handed in a transfer request amid speculation linking him with a…

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AC Milan chief claims Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli is now a changed man

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AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has claimed that Mario Balotelli is now a changed man since his return to the San Siro, according to the Metro. The 25-year-old was allowed to leave Liverpool on loan after it appeared that Brendan Rodgers had given up on trying to get the best out of him. The Guardian reported that the former Manchester City man once turned around in a training match and lobbed his own goalkeeper from the halfway-line, in an incident that summed up his time on Merseyside, and exemplified the frustration…

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Man United hero Ryan Giggs call Liverpool clash ‘the perfect game’ to follow international break

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Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs cannot wait for the visit of Liverpool on Saturday, and believes that it is the ideal game for the Red Devils following the international break, according to the Daily Star. “Liverpool is the perfect game to have to come back to after the international break,” he said. “Old Trafford will be bouncing for a late kick-off. All the players are looking forward to it and I’m sure the fans are too. “Liverpool is always a special game and it’s even more special when you…

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Top 10 highest paid players: Man United man tops the list, while Chelsea star sits fourth

Jordan Harris

While a player’s success is often dependent on whether they manage to justify the transfer fee that was paid to bring them to their respective clubs, their lucrative contracts can also provide an insight into whether they can be considered a success or a big-money flop. The Daily Mail have reported the eye-watering wages of the top ten highest paid players in the Premier League, which is unsurprisingly made up solely of stars from sides that finished in the top four last season. Here is the top ten: 10. John…

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa vows to start scoring again as poor form continues

Jordan Harris

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has vowed to do everything he can to make sure that he starts hitting the back of the net again after he failed to score for Spain, the Daily Express report. “I’ve got a lot to improve and I’ve got to start scoring goals,” he said. “There will be no lack of effort on my part. “I’ll keep working hard at my club to improve. I am always filled with ambition whenever I get called for the national team,” he added. The 26-year-old’s inability to score…

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Bastian Schweinsteiger’s move to Man United cost just £6.5m, former club reveals

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Bastian Schweinsteiger’s former club have revealed that the 31-year-old moved to Manchester United for just £6.5m, according to the Metro. The Metro report that it had been thought that the World Cup winner had left Bayern Munich for £14m, but amateur side Rosenheim have issued a statement to acknowledge that they have received a slice of the actual fee, and it appears that the Red Devils have landed themselves a huge bargain. “The transfer fee adds up to €9 million. We have been credited for two years [that Schweinsteiger spent…

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Aymeric Laporte’s club worried that Man United and Chelsea will be able to trigger his £36m buyout clause in January

Jordan Harris

Athletic Bilbao are worried that they will not be able to prevent defender Aymeric Laporte joining Manchester United, Chelsea, or Arsenal in January like they were able to during the summer, the Daily Express report. The La Liga side were able to keep hold of the highly-rated centre-back during the off-season after telling any interested party that they would need to trigger his £36m buyout clause (via Express), and while that stance prevented any movement previously, it seems that Bilbao will be helpless during the winter window. The Express report…

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Chelsea news: Hazard explains shaky start, while France defender could be Premier League bound

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Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Eden Hazard has suggested that the Blues have made a lacklustre start to the new season because it is more difficult to play as champions, the Daily Mail report. Jose Mourinho’s side have collected just one win so far this campaign, and the Belgian believes that it is natural that they would start slowly. “It’s difficult to play as a champion because everyone wants to beat you, everyone wants to kill you,” he said. Athletic Bilbao fear that reported Chelsea target Aymeric…

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Man United gossip: Bale’s agent speaks about rumours, and de Gea set for crunch talks

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Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Gareth Bale’s agent has quashed speculation linking his client with a move to Old Trafford, by suggesting that he was never close to leaving during the summer, the Daily Express report. Jonathan Barnett also stated that the Welshman wanted to spend the rest of his career with Real Madrid. “He has come nowhere near being transferred in the past few months,” he said. “He is very happy at Real Madrid and hopefully he will stay there for the rest of his…

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Best Twitter reaction as Man United’s Wayne Rooney becomes England’s all-time leading goalscorer

Jordan Harris

Wayne Rooney confirmed his place in the England record books last night, as he became the country’s leading goalscorer when his thunderous penalty gave Roy Hodgson’s men a 2-0 lead over Switzerland, and the skipper his 50th goal for the Three Lions. The Manchester United man – who moved level with Sir Bobby Charlton with another penalty, this time against San Marino at the weekend – may have thought that he was going to have to wait until the final Euro 2016 qualifiers take place next month before he could…

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Liverpool legend backs £32.5m man Christian Benteke to be a bargain signing

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush believes that the £32.5m that the Reds spent on Christian Benteke will prove to be money well spent, according to the Daily Star. “I’m really happy that they have signed him. I think they needed someone like that,” he said. Rush – who is the Merseyside outfit’s all-time leading goalscorer in all competitions with 346 strikes over two spells – believes that the Belgian brings a versatility that will allow his former side to change their style (via Star). “Benteke gives Liverpool a different option and…

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Liverpool star admits he considered quitting Anfield this summer

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Liverpool midfielder Lucas has admitted that he was seriously considering whether to quit Anfield this summer, but reaffirmed his desire to remain on Merseyside, according to the Daily Express. The 28-year-old was linked with a switch to Turkish side Besiktas after a reported bust-up with manager Brendan Rodgers saw him miss the opening two games of the new season (via Express). And while Lucas conceded that he thought about leaving, he suggested that he is delighted to be staying where he has spent the last eight years (via Express). “Of course…

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